The War in Ukraine drags on. The Federal government will likely shut down on Oct 1. Covid is back (from personal experience). In a country of 330 million, our presidential choice in 2024 is probably between two septuagenarians each of whom half the country despises. But there is Good News…

Those striking auto workers are going too far! A 40% pay raise over four years? 36 hours work for 40 hours pay? Who do they think they are — hedge fund managers? Working on an auto assembly line is no fun. Much like Lucille Ball in that famous candy packing…

Who was responsible for the January 6 Capitol Riot? Some Fox News commentators laid blame at the feet of Antifa agitators and undercover FBI agents. Other “fair and balanced” on-air personalities claimed that the trashing of our seat of government was “legitimate political discourse” or “typical Capitol tour group behavior”…

“ What is in a name? A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Emotionally-charged “names” can be dangerous when used by politicians. Putin claimed his invasion of Ukraine was “a special military operation”. Somehow, we imagined SNL’s Church Lady squeaking, “Isn’t that special?” …

Paraphrasing Edwin Starr’s famous song with what many students are thinking now that school has resumed, “Grades (Oomph) What are they good for? Absolutely nothing (Good God y’all)” When a teacher introduces a new topic, the first question raised by students is, “Will this be on the test?” …

Weather can ruin any outdoor activity. Was it God’s Judgement that brought the downpour that delayed Easton’s Heritage Day fireworks for two weeks after some not-so-savory activities during the reading of the Declaration of Independence? …

The sidewalk sign outside many German biergartens and bistros offered “Aperol Spritz, 5 Euro”. What a deal! The drink consisted of two parts Aperol, a bitter made by Italian company Campari, three parts prosecco and a dash of sparkling water, poured over a glass of ice and topped with an…

The hits just keep on coming for the Supremes. The Supremes referred to are not the Motown group, but the current Supreme Court. The Motown Supremes arose under the watchful eye of Berry Gordy. The D.C. Supremes arose under the machinations of Mitch McConnell and the Federalist Society. Berry Gordy…

When is too much of a good thing, not a good thing? Many argue that French wine is the best in the world. Californian, Italian, and Spanish vintners beg to differ. South American and Australian wines are well worth the price. Then there are Pennsylvania wines at rock-bottom prices here…